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Friday, January 8, 2016

5 Awesome Luxury Resorts To Stay In Coorg

Orange County

Vivanta by Taj

Nature has bestowed immense beauty to the Kodagu district of Karnataka, more commonly known as Coorg. Fondly known as the “The coffee cup of India,” Coorg is home to a quarter of the overall bird population of the Indian sub-continent, and is one of the 34 biodiversity hotspots of the world. Here are some of the best places to stay in while you explore the undulated greens of the birthplace of the mighty river Kaveri.

This lush 300-acre plantation paradise comes across as one of the best Coorg resorts. With excellent dining destinations, an esoteric Ayurvedic Spa, a romantic coffee lounge, a large communal pool, an exclusive infinity pool, and luxurious Villas inspired by ethnic Kodava Architecture, Orange County offers the ultimate level of relaxation and luxury for you to enjoy your vacation.

The Tamara Coorg Luxury Nature Retreat has been listed in Conde Nast Traveler's “Top 20 Honeymoon destinations in India” and has been awarded the tag of being the most romantic resort in India by CNBC Awaaz in 2013. The retreat has 44 luxury cottages and 8 suite cottages, and offers splendid spa therapies and culinary experiences for a perfect romantic escape.

Nestled in the scenic Madikeri hills, Vivanta by Taj offers the most spectacular view of the beauty that is Coorg. The resort provides activities such as bird watching, pottery, and slush sports and gives you a chance to be one with nature with its strawberry farm, Buddha garden and natural spring.

Ambatty Greens Resort provide 24 spacious and aesthetically designed rooms with a balcony that overlooks the golf course and the hills on the far side. You can get to know Coorg better with the many local experiences provided by the resort, such as the Elephant training camp, the elephant interaction programmes, fishing, and white water rafting.

Spread over 25 acres of a lush coffee estate, the beautiful Windflower resort is an enthralling destination in itself. With its 44 spacious rooms, and an award winning spa which brings together Ayurvedic, Balinese and European schools of therapeutic healing and massage, the Windflower gives you the best of nature and luxury.